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1975 The Apopka Chief Article "Success of pioneer firm noted by historical society"
Collection
The Gladden Document Collection
Format
Original newspaper article.
Date
1975-11-25
People
Michael Gladden Jr.; Michael Gladden
William Gladden Sr.; William Gladden
Location
Apopka, Florida, United States of America.
Historical Background
An article from The Apopka Chief titled "Success of pioneer firm noted by historical society," published on November 25, 1975. Shown in the article's attached photo are representatives of pioneer businesses and Apopka Historical Society officials.
In the front row, left to right are: Dr. T.E. McBride, Mrs. Mary Odom (Wayside Gardens), Mrs. Alice Beth Miner (President of Apopka Historical Society), Mrs. Elizabeth Grossenbacher, curator of the city museum, who accepted the service plaque for W.T. Champney. In the second row, left to right are: Walter (Buster) Sheppard (Apopka Drug Co.), T.A. Shepherd (Fern City Cleaners), Robert Ustler (Ustler Floral Greenhouses), Mike Gladden (Gladden Grocery), Bill Gladden (Gladden Shoe Shop), and Hugo Pilat (florist).
In the third row are: W.R. McGuffin (Apopka Chief), Henry Land, who accepted the plaque for Plymouth Citrus Growers Association, Tim Robinson (State Bank of Apopka), Max Weinstein (Florida Telephone Corp.), Bill Talton (W.G. Talton and Sons), and Nat Ryan (Ryan and Co.).
